Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – We continue to keep a close eye on our neighbours down south, following Trump’s announcement on Monday that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods. Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Exports, joins Evan to explain what this means for the province and how we plan to respond.
Listener Question: Do you think it’s a good idea for Canada to leverage our energy supply in response to Trump’s tariffs?
9:00 – A California restaurant owner is making headlines after taking a strong stand against what he calls unacceptable behaviour from children in his restaurant. You You Xue, owner of a California Chinese restaurant, Chez Xue, introduced a new policy, including fines for parents whose children damage property at his restaurant. He joins us now to share what happened and how customers are reacting.
LQ: Do restaurant owners have the right to refuse service or charge a fee to families whose children are disruptive?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for grilled burgers.
11:15 – Every summer, hundreds of kids pack their bags and head off to summer camp. But one camp in particular is helping kids who share something deeply personal: a congenital or acquired heart condition. Matthew Chapelski, CHAMPS Program Coordinator and Kendall Hickson, 16-year-old CHAMPS camper, join Evan to chat about the importance of the camp and what it means to kids.
11:30 – PTSD can affect anyone, but for veterans, first responders and public safety personnel, the trauma can be especially difficult to carry—and often goes unseen. Chad Kennedy, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, retired Alberta Highway Patrol sheriff, and founder and president of Sea to Sea for PTSD, joins Evan to talk about his cross-Canada campaign, set out to reduce the stigma of PTSD and honour those who have passed away.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Exports.
